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Reading Medieval Literature

Special problems involved in the study and interpretation of medieval texts, selected examples drawn from the beginnings of English literature to 1500.

Class description

The seminar will read and discuss a variety of non-Chaucerian Middle English literature. Concentrating on some longer 14th-century works (the works of the Gawain Poet, Piers Plowman A and C), we will also look at some shorter texts of the same types and period: e.g. Winner and Waster, Parliament of the Three Ages, perhaps another Arthurian romance); depending on interest and time, we will also look at a couple of non-cycle dramatic works, like Everyman.

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Last Update by Miceal F Vaughan
Date: 01/27/2012

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